Haritha Keralam Mission has initiated steps to prepare comprehensive water conservation and water literacy action plans under the leadership of local self-governing institutions in Kannur district.
The decision was taken at a district meeting of the Haritha Keralam Mission held here as part of preparations for the National Environment Summit to be held in Thiruvananthapuram later this month. The meeting decided to expand water quality testing by setting up laboratories in all higher secondary schools, expand Devaharitham green islands to temples and other places of worship and promote agri-tourism by forming a tourism consortium.
The meeting also discussed a detailed future action document focusing on the water, sanitation and agriculture sectors, which outlined the goals to be achieved by the district in the coming years. She noted that large districts face increasing challenges in resource management and service delivery, highlighting the need for coordinated initiatives at the local level.
Inaugurated by Kannur District Panchayat President Binoy Kurian recently, the district meeting also presented awards to the organizers of the Perumkaliyattam festival at Muchilot Bhagavathi Temple in Cherukunna for successfully implementing eco-friendly protocols during the event.
Officials of the Pazhassi Division of the Irrigation Department have been felicitated for restoring water flow through the Pazhassi Project Canal after several years, a move that has helped improve soil moisture and alleviate drinking water scarcity in the district. District Collector Arun K. Vijayan distributed awards to officials and prizes to students who won the quiz and essay competitions.
Published – 08 Feb 2026 19:59 IST